SUMMARY
The glory that God promises people is related to the suffering that Jesus endured and the glory that is now his. In his suffering he experienced death on behalf of others, so that they might likewise come to share in the glories of God.
ANALYSIS
This passage sets the main theme of Hebrews in several steps. First, the author quotes PsalmA psalm is a song of praise. In the Old Testament 150 psalms comprise the psalter, although some of the psalms are laments and thanksgivings. In the New Testament early Christians gathered to sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. More 8:4-6, which tells of the glory that God promised to people. Second, the author acknowledges that the experience of life in the world is often far from glorious and that people do not “see” the fulfillment of God’s promises. Third, the author points out that they do, however, see Jesus through the eyes of faith. Jesus, too, was subjected to suffering in the world, but God raised him to heavenly glory. If God brought Jesus through suffering to glory, readers can be assured that God will do the same for Jesus’ followers.
